The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1887-09-29

ross one to-day that I dou't exactly
know what to think Of it,
'What is it?' asked Annie; curios.
ity at once coming to the front, with
the hope Of romance and big fees
SIS it about q woman?'
oh, no! Only a man, a grumpy
old fellow, and poor too, take it,
'Umpb, in q tone Of injured dis
gust intended to squash both tai
ker and subject. But Lawrence was
30 absorbed in the mental contem.
plation Of his client, that he did mol
notice it, aud continued half to him
self.
Yes, he is grumpy and plucky
too, but Tn afraid he is in q bad
box
Aunie's interest revived. but sht
remembered the snub, and merely
uttered O discreet Oh while Law
renee kept on:
Yes, q bad, tight box. l declare
I can't sec the slightest show foi
him, but he stands to il like o Re-
man.
This was too much for Annie, and
she burst out With
why can't you tell your story out
Lawrence, and not keep tantalizine
one by your wandering euggestionsl
Il beg pardon but have neither
wandered nor suggested. al have
made positive statements, aud oil to
the point If any one
oh, pshav-. Stop your non-
sence, and tell your story I'm
getting interested. Next TO mys-
terious woman, l think a stern
grumpy old man has the most pos
sibilities about him. What's his
crime 2
"A plain, simple, and, must con.
fess, very vulgar one-pocket pick
ing
The horrid wretch ! I don't wan,
to hear another word. Nothing new
or interesting to be found in tha
line
Il beg pardon again, but some
thing both new and interesting hat
developed in this case. A minute,
patience, and 1 will tell the Who'll,
thing. The man calls himself Peter
Perkins, which l know ia not his
name. He was arrested week ago
right opposite this house, for pick
ing pocket in Sixth avenue car
said to have been clearly tracked
here. He resisted the arrest vio-
lently, and, at the station-house
protested his innocence, and claim.
ed that he had been looking for
rooms here, and had just come out
of the house. When asked foi
proof, he could give none said he
had only seen a servant and that il
the dark. Very lame story, o,
course. Also said he had just Ar.
rived from Calcutta and knew nc
one in the city. This might be true
for he is foreign both in looks anG
dress. They searched his pockets
and found nothing suspicious-onl,
some foreign money, which was il
his favor, and he was about being
discharged, when it was suggested
to take off his overcoat. 1t wa
done, and right under the collar the,
found gold bracelet
My good gracious y And Law
renee saw his wife's mouth and lip
open wide, while her cheeks change,
quickly from red to white.
What on earth is the matter, An
ME p
Nothing. Yes, something. Oh
Lawrence, this is dreadful =
For the man 7 Yes, it certainl.
does look serious, but not enough t,
feel SO badly about. At the wors
he can only get 1t isn't that
But-but-Oh, Lawrence-that
my bracelet = And Annie burst int
tears. Lawrence looked at his wifi
in amazement Had she gone crazy
Your bracelet, Annie You mus
be dreaming |!
No, Lawrance, am not. IL j
my bracelet, the one that was nam
! mas. See,' holding up her arm, s
haven't it on and then, with man.
; tears, she told the story OF th
} meeting in the hall. Lawrence heart
her through and then burst into
hearty laugh, which, OF course, re-
! stored her eomposure and arouse'
} her temper.
I'd like to know what you ar
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